Rumors from Japan: new Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses

Rumors from Japan: new Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses in development
By [NR] admin | Published: November 17, 2010

The Japanese site digicame-info.com reported a rumor few days ago that Nikon is currently working on new AF-S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses that will be released in the near future. I received similar tips at the beginning of the year about the 50mm f/1.2G lens and Nikon even filed a patent for it:
Nikon AF S Nikkor 50mm F1.2G Rumors from Japan: new Nikkor AF S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses in development

Nikon 50mm f/1.2G lens patent

The 28mm f/1.4G is news to me. This brings the question how reliable is digicame-info website when it comes to reporting rumors? Few days ago they correctly reported on the upcoming Olympus E-PL1s camera. A new 28mm f/1.4G will be too close to the already announced 24 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses. Nikon already produced a Nikon 28mm f/1.4D AF lens in the past that was very popular and is still available for $3000-4000 on eBay (update: completed sells indicate a price range between 2000-3000$ for that lens).

Nikon 28mm f1.4D AF lens Rumors from Japan: new Nikkor AF S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses in development

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The site mentions also a new 80-400mm lens – I believe this will be the next full frame lens to be released by Nikon.

The price of the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.2G is reported to be around 350,000 Yen (aprox. USD 4,200) which is a bit high IMHO (FYI: Canon’s EF 50mm f/1.2L lens costs around USD 1,300).

Source:http://nikonrumors.com/2010/11/17/rumors-from-japan-new-nikkor-af-s-50mm-f1-2g-and-28mm-f1-4g-lenses-in-development.aspx